Flying in Palm Springs, CA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Palm Springs — the nearest is Palm Springs International Airport (KPSP), about 2 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 15m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 45m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Palm Springs
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Palm Springs International Airport
Bermuda Dunes Airport
Banning Municipal Airport
Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport
Hemet Ryan Airport
Redlands Municipal Airport
Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field
Twentynine Palms Airport
March Air Reserve Base
San Bernardino International Airport
Flabob Airport
Riverside Municipal Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:52–19:08 | 14h 15m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:08–16:52 | 9h 45m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 28.7°C / 84°F | 15.8°C / 60°F | 17 km/h | 4% |
| Summer | 40.1°C / 104°F | 27.7°C / 82°F | 17 km/h | 2% |
| Autumn | 30.2°C / 86°F | 18.2°C / 65°F | 14 km/h | 4% |
| Winter | 19.3°C / 67°F | 9.6°C / 49°F | 12 km/h | 9% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Palm Springs, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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